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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Weihuan Zeng, Jun Qian, Yue Wang, Minyu Shou, Guoyin Kai
Summary: This study reports a Prussian blue-based photothermal responsive gel, PB-ISA/BSP gel, for effective treatment of bacterial infection and wound healing. The gel enhances sterilization efficiency through synergistic effects and accelerates wound healing process.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Qin Xu, Jihong Qin, Hui Sun, Xiaoqin Wang, Wenqing Chen, Zhi Li
Summary: Bletilla striata has shown medicinal and economic value, but faces obstacles like quality degradation and heavy metal pollution, particularly in cadmium contamination. This study investigated the physiological response of B. striata to various cadmium concentrations, suggesting that Cd levels below 0.655 mg kg(-1) have minimal impact on plant growth and medicinal quality.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Microbiology
Chenghong Xiao, Chunyun Xu, Jinqiang Zhang, Weike Jiang, Xinqing Zhang, Changgui Yang, Jiao Xu, Yongping Zhang, Tao Zhou
Summary: This study compared the agronomic traits and accumulation of secondary metabolites in B. striata grown in different soil types, and found that soil type can affect the growth and secondary metabolite accumulation of B. striata, and that these effects are related to the soil microbial communities.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Pingping Wang, Junli Cao, Liangang Mao, Lizhen Zhu, Yanning Zhang, Lan Zhang, Hongyun Jiang, Yongquan Zheng, Xingang Liu
Summary: The application of H3PO4-modified biochar can enhance the sorption capacity for atrazine, leading to delayed degradation in soil and accelerated microbial remediation, ultimately reducing the environmental risk of atrazine and benefiting soil microbial ecology.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Agronomy
Yanlin Yu, Lipeng Zhang, Yuanpeng Li, Lei Hou, Hongyu Yang, Guiying Shi
Summary: The use of silicon fertilizers and microbial agents plays an important role in improving soil productivity and maintaining plant growth, as well as changing the bacterial community structure in the soil. Specific microbial groups are crucial for soil health and alleviating problems caused by crop replanting. In addition, soil physicochemical properties play a significant role in the restoration of bacterial community structures.
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Agronomy
Huiling Wang, Xiaoqing Cao, Wei Fan, Pengfei Deng, Xiaoniu Xu
Summary: Intercropping can lead to changes in vegetation and soil properties, which in turn affect soil bacterial communities and functions that are crucial for biogeochemical cycles in terrestrial ecosystems. This study investigated the response of soil bacteria to changes in soil properties in the moso bamboo-rhizoma bletillae intercropping system. The results showed that intercropping significantly decreased soil NO3--N contents, altered soil microbial community structure, and affected the dominance of functional groups associated with carbon and nitrogen cycling.
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Haiying Fu, Shuai Wang, Hui Zhang, Zhongran Dai, Guicheng He, Guangyue Li, Dexin Ding
Summary: In this study, rice husk biochar was used to remediate U-contaminated acidic red soil. The results showed that biochar could reduce the mobility of U in acidic environments and enhance the soil's resistance to acid rain acidification.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Bing Ma, Shiwei Shao, Liuhuan Ai, Shiyao Chen, Lei Zhang
Summary: Cadmium pollution in crops is a serious concern for the environment and human health. This study investigates the effects of using biochar and selenium together to remedy soil cadmium pollution and uses peanut crops as the target. The results show that the combined application of biochar and selenium can significantly increase peanut yield and reduce cadmium content in peanut seeds, while also impacting soil properties and microbial community structure.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nan Wang, Xiaoyong Tian, Baijie Cheng, Shanyi Guang, Hongyao Xu
Summary: In this study, composite microspheres based on calcium alginate, silk fibroin peptide, and Bletilla striata polysaccharide were prepared and demonstrated excellent properties in promoting thrombosis, antibacterial effects, and wound healing.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Lingdong Meng, Yuchen Wu, Meiqi Mu, Zicheng Wang, Zirui Chen, Lina Wang, Zewang Ma, Guowen Cui, Xiujie Yin
Summary: Amending soil with biochar can reduce the toxic effects of heavy metals on plants and the soil. This study investigated the effects of different concentrations of corn straw biochar (CSB) on lead (Pb)-contaminated soils and red clover growth. The results showed that 5% CSB alleviated the toxicity of Pb, increased red clover biomass, and improved soil properties and enzyme activity.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Muhammad Aamer, Muhammad Bilal Chattha, Athar Mahmood, Maria Naqve, Muhammad Umair Hassan, Muhammad Shaaban, Fahd Rasul, Maria Batool, Adnan Rasheed, Haiying Tang, Zhong Chuan, Jinhua Shao, Guoqin Huang
Summary: The study found that adding 3% biochar can increase soil pH, MBC, NO3--N content, gene abundance (nosZ, nirK, AOA, and AOB), and urease activity, effectively reducing N2O emissions. This indicates that using rice residue-based biochar can effectively reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from acidic red soils.
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Environmental Sciences
Yang Chen, Yuan Qiu, Xinmei Hao, Ling Tong, Sien Li, Shaozhong Kang
Summary: The addition of biochar has potential to improve soil physicochemical properties and crop growth in salt-affected soils. However, its effects on alfalfa growth and soil bacterial community in arid regions remain unclear. A pot experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of corn straw biochar addition on soil properties, bacterial community, and alfalfa yield in saline soils. The results showed that biochar addition increased soil organic carbon, electrical conductivity, soil water content, available nitrogen, and phosphorus, but decreased soil bulk density, pH, and macropores. Biochar addition negatively affected alfalfa yield, especially at high salinity levels. It also altered the bacterial community composition, with increased relative abundances of Proteobacteria and Bacteroidetes but decreased relative abundances of Actinobacteria and Acidobacteria. Both soil salinity and biochar treatments reduced soil bacterial richness compared to control, but did not significantly affect bacterial diversity. The critical factors driving the change in soil bacterial community structure were electrical conductivity, soil water content, pH, available nitrogen, and phosphorus. These findings provide valuable insights into the effects of biochar addition on soil properties, bacterial community, and alfalfa yield in saline soils of arid regions.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
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Engineering, Environmental
Zeqi Zheng, Weitao Liu, Qixing Zhou, Jiantao Li, Aurang Zeb, Qi Wang, Yuhang Lian, Ruiying Shi, Jianlin Wang
Summary: This study prepared co-modified biochar immobilized laccase named Fe3O4@NaBC@GA@LC and investigated its potential for remediating PAHs-contaminated soil in steel plants. Compared to free laccase treatment, Fe3O4@NaBC@GA@LC retained 60% relative activity after 50 days of incubation at room temperature and nearly 80% relative activity after five reuses. In simulated PAHs-contaminated soil treatment experiments, immobilized laccase exhibited efficient adsorption and degradation capabilities, with a removal rate of over 90% for 5-ring PAHs in 40 days. This study highlights the potential of Fe3O4@NaBC@GA@LC as a promising candidate for PAHs-contaminated soil remediation.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Zhangjun Wang, Xin Pan, Shaoping Kuang, Chao Chen, Xiufen Wang, Jie Xu, Xianxin Li, Hui Li, Quanfeng Zhuang, Feng Zhang, Xiao Wang
Summary: The individual and combined application of biochar and acid-modified biochar showed efficient remediation effects on degraded coastal saline-alkali soils, while wood vinegar had minimal impact.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yanjun Guo, Baoli Qiu, Zaid Khan, Hui Jiang, Qianhua Ji, Qizhou Fan, Muhammad Musa Khan
Summary: The main use of biochar in agriculture is the carbonization of agricultural and forestry wastes. This study focused on the effects of biochar on soil properties, rhizosphere microorganisms, leaf nutrients, and fruit quality in an orchard. The results showed that biochar produced from organic waste in the orchard had a high carbon content and could meet the annual consumption of the orchard. Applying biochar improved the physical and chemical properties of soil, increased microbial diversity, and enhanced fruit quality.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Limei Chen, Xiaoying Li, Yutao Peng, Ping Xiang, Yuzhou Zhou, Bin Yao, Yaoyu Zhou, Chaoran Sun
Summary: This study evaluated the combined impact of biochar and organic fertilizer on the soil properties, yield, and quality of red pitaya. The results showed that the combined application of biochar and organic fertilizer was more effective than their sole application, with a medium dose of organic fertilizer combined with 3% biochar showing the best synergistic effect on red pitaya yield and economic benefits.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiao-Yang Ma, Xin-Chen Bao, Wen Tian, Dao-Lei Cui, Meng-Yan Zhang, Juan Yang, Ping Xiang, Lena Q. Ma
Summary: This study assessed the toxic effects and underlying mechanisms of toxic metals released from e-wastes on human colonic epithelial cells. The findings revealed that the soil extracts induced cytotoxicity, oxidative damage, inflammatory response, and cell apoptosis. These results suggest that soil ingestion from e-waste dismantling sites may adversely impact human health.
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Engineering, Environmental
Cheng-Chen Wang, Meng-Ying Li, Chang-An Yan, Wen Tian, Zhi-Hua Deng, Zhen-Xing Wang, Wu-Mei Xu, Yun-Fei Tuo, Ping Xiang
Summary: A study was conducted on mint and pea sprouts from Yunnan, China to assess the levels of heavy metals, their bioaccessibilities, and gastrointestinal cytotoxicity. The results showed that some of the heavy metals exceeded safety standards and induced cytotoxicity in human intestinal cells. Therefore, the gastrointestinal cytotoxicity should be taken into account when evaluating the health risks of these vegetables.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Jie Wang, Peng Gao, Meng-Ying Li, Jiao-Yang Ma, Jing -Ya Li, Dan -Lei Yang, Dao-Lei Cui, Ping Xiang
Summary: The dermal exposure of heavy metals in contaminated urban soils poses significant environmental health risks globally. A study conducted in Kunming, Yunnan, China, measured the total and dermal bioaccessibility of Cr, As, Cd, Pb, and Cu in soil samples, and evaluated their effects on human skin cells. Although relatively high concentrations of heavy metals were detected in soil samples, the dermal bioaccessibility of Cd was the highest at 3.57%, with the others being lower than 1%.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dan-Lei Yang, Zhen-Ning Zhang, Hai Liu, Zi-Yue Yang, Mi-Mi Liu, Qin-Xiang Zheng, Wei Chen, Ping Xiang
Summary: People spend a lot of time indoors, especially young children, which increases the risk of indoor pollution on human health. This review summarizes the adverse effects of indoor pollution on the human ocular surface, including dry eye, conjunctivitis, glaucoma, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and keratitis. The main pathological mechanisms for ocular surface diseases caused by indoor pollution are chronic inflammation, oxidative damage, and disruption of tight junctions.
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yizhong Shen, Chao Nie, Yunlong Wei, Zhi Zheng, Zhen-Lin Xu, Ping Xiang
Summary: The contamination of heavy metals in food and agriculture-related matrices is a serious threat to food safety and public health. Developing efficient and accurate analytical methods is crucial for detecting and reporting the residual levels of heavy metals. Fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET)-based assays have emerged as a promising tool for detecting heavy metal fouling in food and agriculture-related matrices. This review summarizes the recent advances in FRET-based assays for reporting heavy metal contamination and discusses the challenges and future perspectives.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Cheng-Chen Wang, Qiao-Chu Zhang, Shao-Guo Kang, Meng-Ying Li, Meng-Yan Zhang, Wu-Mei Xu, Ping Xiang, Lena Q. Ma
Summary: Unintentional ingestion of metal-contaminated soils can be a significant threat to human health. The bioaccessibility of heavy metal(loid)s in soils has been widely studied and used to accurately assess the health risks. Bioaccessibility-based models can provide an effective approach to human health risk assessment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhen-Ning Zhang, Hai Liu, Mi-Mi Liu, Dan-Lei Yang, Jue Bi, Qian-Qian Chen, Wei Chen, Ping Xiang
Summary: Nickel can induce ocular surface inflammation and have adverse effects on the cornea, mainly by inducing HCEC apoptosis through oxidative damage, thereby increasing the risk of dry eye.
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ping Xiang, Yong-He Han, Hong-Bo Li, Peng Gao
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jianhao Li, Xiaofeng Xu, Cong Chen, Linji Xu, Zexuan Du, Li Gu, Ping Xiang, Dezhi Shi, Xiaoliu Huangfu, Feng Liu
Summary: Previous studies have shown that high salinity environments can inhibit anaerobic digestion of food waste. This study aimed to investigate the performance and mechanism of conductive materials (powdered activated carbon, magnetite, and graphite) in relieving salt inhibition. The results showed that the presence of conductive materials promoted the conversion rate of methanogenesis, with magnetite having the highest promotion effect. Metagenomics analysis revealed that microorganisms enriched by powdered activated carbon and magnetite had higher cation transport capacities and were able to accumulate compatible solutes. The findings suggest that conducting materials can alleviate salt inhibition by promoting ion transport and osmoprotectant synthesis. 130 words
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Jiao-Yang Ma, Wei -Yu Li, Zi-Yue Yang, Jin-Zhou Su, Li Li, Yi-Rong Deng, Yun-Fei Tuo, You-Ya Niu, Ping Xiang
Summary: The spatial distribution and pollution level of heavy metal(loid)s in soil from an industrial region in Southeast China were investigated. Bioaccessibility, health risk, and cytotoxicity in human gastric condition were evaluated. Cd, Co, and Ni exceeded risk screening values, with topsoil showing the highest contamination. Cd, followed by Co, Ni, and As, showed the highest bioaccessibility and unacceptable carcinogenic risk. Cd in topsoil was responsible for adverse effects on human stomach.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Xin Liu, Linghan Zhang, Wenchao Tang, Tingting Zhang, Ping Xiang, Qin Shen, Taotao Ye, Yuanyuan Xiao
Summary: This study investigated the toxic effects of Cantharidin (CTD) on mouse kidneys and explored the underlying molecular mechanisms. The results showed that CTD exposure caused pathological damage, altered serum uric acid and creatinine levels, and increased antioxidant indexes. RNA-seq analysis revealed differentially expressed genes related to stress response, CIDE protein family, transporter superfamily, and MAPK, AMPK, and HIF-1 pathways. The findings provide insight into the molecular mechanisms of CTD-induced nephrotoxicity and offer a theoretical basis for clinical treatment.
TOXICOLOGY AND APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Ruonan Meng, Qiujin Zhu, Tingyu Long, Xuli He, Zewei Luo, Ronghui Gu, Wenzhong Wang, Ping Xiang
Summary: Food safety is a major global concern, especially in terms of heavy metal contamination in foods. Electrochemical sensors have emerged as a promising strategy for detecting heavy metals due to their flexibility, selectivity, and accuracy. This review highlights the advances in electrochemical sensors for heavy metal detection in foods, including the use of various modified electrodes. The review also discusses the challenges, applications, and prospects of electrochemical sensors in ensuring food safety.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jian-Xiang Liu, Dao-Lei Cui, Dan-Lei Yang, Jing-Ya Li, Zi-Yue Yang, Jin-Zhou Su, Cai-Xia Ren, You-Ya Niu, Ping Xiang
Summary: Tris (1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TCPP) is a commonly detected organophosphorus flame retardant in the environment. This study investigated the detrimental effects of TCPP on human skin keratinocytes and found that it decreased cell viability, induced reactive oxygen species generation and DNA damage, arrested the cell cycle at the G1 phase, and caused cellular senescence through the p53-dependent DNA damage signal pathway.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jing-Ya Li, Dao-Lei Cui, Yu-Mei Xie, Jin-Zhou Su, Meng-Yan Zhang, You-Ya Niu, Ping Xiang
Summary: Cadmium, a toxic heavy metal widely present in the environment, has adverse effects on human skin including cytotoxicity, DNA damage, cell cycle arrest, and apoptosis. The involvement of endoplasmic reticulum stress in Cd-induced apoptosis in HaCaT cells was observed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
